Quality Assurance Technician

Mariposa Dairy

  • Lindsay, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Shift: Rotating Shift (days/afternoons)
Reports to: QA Manager
Department: QAIndeed's salary rating is incorrect - we pay higher than what they indicate on their postingMariposa Dairy is a leading manufacturer of award-winning goat and sheep milk cheeses based in Lindsay, Ontario. Our aim is to provide the highest quality goat and sheep milk cheese products in North America through the efforts of our skilled and valued team for the benefit of our customers and community.This position is responsible for monitoring and evaluating our cheese products throughout production, to ensure that food safety has not been compromised, and our high standards are being met. Flexibility of hours is essential for this job, depending on daily production targets, including some Saturdays.What we offer:
  • Compressed work week to allow every other Friday off (exceptions apply)
  • A team approach where together is better. Win-win relationships, with work life balance and fair compensation and benefit programs.
  • Diversity and Inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent.
  • Bi-weekly pay
  • RRSP matching
  • Training
  • Opportunities for advancement
What you will do:
  • Perform daily monitoring and verification tasks as outlined in the FSMS Program and issue corrective actions for deviations.
  • Perform microbiological and analytical sampling for product and environment.
  • Perform various HACCP and FSMS related verification activities.
  • Provide support to employees and production management to maintain and improve their QA practices and procedures.
  • Participates in root cause analysis of food safety and quality deviations.
  • Able to work safely in an industrial environment.
  • Able to influence others with respect to quality and food safety compliance.
  • Other duties, as assigned.
Who you are:
  • Food Science degree or diploma, or equivalent.
  • Previous experience in a technical role.
  • Computer applications such as MS Office.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to work both day shifts and afternoon/evening shifts, with some Saturday work as required.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon reference checks and employment verification.
Mariposa Dairy welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the
selection process.The employer accepts applications from only:
· Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
· Other candidates with a valid Canadian work permit.MDL#123

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